Thunder Roads Magazine MO/So. IL 2017-November - Page 22

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By Dennis Martin
We meet a lot of great people at the motorcycle events
we attend and host. The day we were at Bourbeuse Val-
ley H-D that tradition continued with riders coming in from
75 miles away. Bikes and faces we have never met. The
parking lot was lined with vendor booths and the Steve
Leslie Band was performing. We had lunch from the Steak
Louie food truck and beverages from the T’s Liquor Lane
booth. Life is good!
Inside the dealership, there were some great deals and
a couple motorcycle raffles going on. Did you buy a ticket
yet? If not, stop by and get one or two. Also inside, friends
and family of Tobie Deslo & James Bradley bringing aware-
ness to the “Look Twice, Save a Life” movement. Tobie
and James were severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
It was reported that a car pulled out in front of them and
they struck the car. We hope both of them will make a full
recovery.
The Bourbeuse Valley H-D annual bike show was hosted
by yours truly. Thank you for having us again. Krazy Carl
Inc. created some outstanding trophies using motorcycle
parts. We had 39 entries this year and some great looking
bikes. The Bike Show Winners were: Sportster – 1st Zach
Williams, 2nd Josh Dawson , 3rd Dave Casper; Evo – 1st
Chico; Twin Cam Factory – 1st Bubby, 2nd Eddie Shannon,
3rd Jimmy Russell; Twin Cam Custom – 1st Jeramy Car-
lyon, 2nd Tom Camp, 3rd Dean Bowlin; Touring – 1st Don
Deppe, 2nd Butch Seaton, 3rd Steve Dalling; Vintage – 1st
Joe Schindler, 2nd Dennis Parson; Metric – 1st Kevin Ad-
ams, 2nd Shawn Kline; Chopper/Custom – 1st Carl Rakers,
2nd Bill Vanmater, 3rd Norbert Gildehaus; Trike – 1st Doug
Spencer; and Best of Show winner was Carl Rakers.
To find out what is coming up next at BVHD, find them on
Facebook or go to www.bvhd.com.
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